Jens Odgaard

Jens Odgaard (Danish pronunciation: [ˈʌðˌkɒˀ]; born 31 March 1999) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie A club Bologna, on loan from Eredivisie club AZ.

Youth career

Odgaard is a youth exponent from Lyngby Boldklub.

Club career

Lyngby Boldklub

Odgaard got his debut for Lyngby BK on 15 March 2016 at the age of just 16. He started on the bench, but replaced Gustav Therkildsen in the 89th minute in a 1–0 victory against Aalborg in the Danish Cup.

He played his first league game on 17 April 2016, where he came on the pitch in the 65th minute, replacing Jeppe Kjær, in a 2–0 victory against Næstved BK.

Odgaard extended his contract with Lyngby in the summer 2016 until the summer 2018, and was moved up to the senior squad. He was the youngest player ever for Lyngby Boldklub, to have played a match in the Danish Superliga, at the age of 17 years and 115 days.

Inter

On 5 July 2017, Inter Milan announced the signing of Odgaard. He played for the youth team.

Sassuolo

On 30 June 2018, Odgaard was transferred to Serie A team Sassuolo, however Inter Milan reserved the right to buy him back.

Heerenveen (loan)

On 22 June 2019, Odgaard joined to Eredivisie club SC Heerenveen on loan until 30 June 2020.

Lugano (loan)

On 2 October 2020, Odgaard joined Swiss club Lugano on loan until 30 June 2021.

Pescara (loan)

On 22 January 2021, Odgaard joined Serie B club Pescara, on a loan until the end of the season.

RKC Waalwijk (loan)

On 24 July 2021, he moved to RKC Waalwijk in the Netherlands on a new loan.

AZ

On 24 June 2022, Odgaard moved to Dutch club AZ and signed a five-year contract.

Bologna (loan)

On 1 February 2024, Odgaard returned to Italy and joined Bologna on loan with an option to buy.

Honours

Individual

• Eredivisie Team of the Month: December 2021, September 2022

References

External links

• Jens Odgaard at Soccerway
• Jens Odgaard at Lyngbys website
• Jens Odgaard national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)